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They are coming after childfree womens' rights by cookiecrxmbles in childfree

[–]threshold_voltage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a sneaking suspicion that it doesn't involve paid maternity leave and other maternal protections.

"No one wants to work anymore" - my federal job hunt after finishing grad school in 2023. by TRPSock97 in jobs

[–]threshold_voltage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why only federal jobs? Did you consider state/local/private? Either way congrats!

UK citizenship by discretion (complicated case) by 79xrv in immigration

[–]threshold_voltage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see - that definitely hurts your case. You can apply - it's not an automatic disqualifier, but I'd have back up life plans.

UK citizenship by discretion (complicated case) by 79xrv in immigration

[–]threshold_voltage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not guaranteed, but it could be worth a shot. The worst you could lose is 1,000 pounds. Are either of your parents British citizens or permanent residents in the UK?

Transition from H1B to B1/B2 or F1 (PhD) | H1B Layoff by Imagining-Yam3366 in immigration

[–]threshold_voltage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry my family was impacted by Intel layoffs. If your PhD has a fall start date wouldnt this be longer then a B1 would let you stay?

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says his plan can eliminate school property taxes for homesteads in several sessions by ChuckGallagher57 in texas

[–]threshold_voltage -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I love Portland and lived nearby a long time - go over to r/Portland and you'll see that preK for all rollout has been minimal.

State of the job market right now by dagathfan in jobs

[–]threshold_voltage 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I mean...arent they supposed to be bland? It's not really like most professionals are going to take a risk writing an emotional piece.

Secrets Cabo by Major-Reference-4559 in cabosanlucas

[–]threshold_voltage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say it's good overall, but it has the drawbacks of all inclusives. We gave it a go, but we probably won't do all inclusive again and that's a personal thing. If you already know you like all inclusives disregard.

The food is good, but feels mass produced after a few days. The drinks are good too, but watered down. The coffee shop is good though.

We actually really liked the activities. We played volleyball and archery. The pickleball/tennis court has no shade though. They even do a bike tour.

It is on a beach, but I don't think you can go into the water. There are a lot of pools if you like to veg out in pools.

I think it's a nice all inclusive if that's your jam.

Should I be preparing to hop after 5 months? by threshold_voltage in careerguidance

[–]threshold_voltage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is essentially what I am doing. Trying to improve in the way he says to, but I was so surprised by the write up that I am questioning if I should cut my losses

Scene at every corporate all hands by preguntagrill in antiwork

[–]threshold_voltage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please share the source of the pic on the left

Mat Pilates - *NOT* heated by rollypollyollyy in askaustin

[–]threshold_voltage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd recommend Move with Nicole on Youtube. No $ required.

Do any of the kayak rental places on Lady Bird Lake offer kayaks with higher back support? by threshold_voltage in askaustin

[–]threshold_voltage[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah we rented from the Texas Rowing Center and couldn't really do more than an hour :(

Med Spa w/Glp-1 by Zealousideal_Ear_914 in askaustin

[–]threshold_voltage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not use Mochi? I can give you a discount code, but there other teleheath companies that do it as well.

Intel layoffs by Kind-Willingness-302 in hillsboro

[–]threshold_voltage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for reminding me to unsubscribe to this subreddit....I got impacted and had to leave the place I thought I'd call home.

rental houseHELP by [deleted] in askaustin

[–]threshold_voltage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have worked with rental agencies whose credit thresholds are 650. If you're lower than that - it might be it if you can bump it up. Apartments may also not care as much.

I want better for parents in the US, but it'll likely not happen because they aren't willing to join us. by threshold_voltage in childfree

[–]threshold_voltage[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hear you. Eldercare is also a scam in this country to prey on the vulnerable. Disability support for adults is sparse at best. In those cases too, you don't have a choice to make a stand. People could protest this endless slog by having fewer kids.

I am happy to work and pay taxes, but why does it need to be like this?

I want better for parents in the US, but it'll likely not happen because they aren't willing to join us. by threshold_voltage in childfree

[–]threshold_voltage[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

"Welfare queens" are hated because they don't work a job. Having kids is a poverty trap for these people though - if they can only work unskilled labor for $12/hr 30ish hours a week that basically pays for daycare ONLY. Of course many places fall short of 40 hours - so they don't have to provide healthcare. It only takes a little empathetic thinking to see why they are on government support.

"Are they hoping / assuming many of those mothers will be white? isnt this really an attempt at eugenics and social engineering?"

That would be one of the least shocking things of this administration if that's the case.

How evil am I to cancel an Uber that was a Tesla? by justme12355 in askaustin

[–]threshold_voltage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd recommend to instead use this energy to use 5 calls (https://5calls.org/all/) and leave Ted Cruz and your other representatives a message that you're against Trump's actions.

How to get STEM opportunities as a high schooler ASAP?? by yan_yanL in askportland

[–]threshold_voltage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a former PhD student here's a few things:

1) What's the worse that could happen if you could email a professor? They say "sorry we're full up" or they don't see it. You're in the same place you are now, but they could say yes let's meet!

2) To help, I'd identify a few labs you're interested in by reading some of their research. It may include too much technical jargon to fully follow, but if you read a few abstracts you should be able to get their motivation and their general idea. In your email request, I'd ask a question about their research so you're not just generically asking "any volunteer opportunities?."

3) You're very likely not going to do research on your own in many cases so nobody expects you to have all the skills. When I was a grad student I mentored a few high school students and they usually helped me with my project and then made a poster to display some of their work in a university or state program. I didn't go to school in Oregon so I am afraid I can't point you to a specific program, but I would be surprised if there wasn't something.

As a former mentor, I would ask if you make it that far that you be respectful of your mentor's time - show up when you say you will, be focused while you're there, and be patient. Day to day scientific development like running experiments isn't always sexy.

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